Security Over Data

Purpose: To ensure the overall performance of the district via its technology systems and data

Procedure:

1. Password protection is utilized for all network logons. Key district applications also require users to have passwords.

• a.Users are reminded not to share or write down passwords
• b. Passwords are “hardened” and must be at least eight characters long.
• c. Passwords for network access are forced to be changed periodically.
• d. Passwords for key district applications are changed periodically.
• e. Passwords are user generated and not written down, with only reset ability housed at the technology department level.
• f. Passwords are not repeated for network access and application access, particularly the student information system.
• g. Multifactor Authentication is utilized when feasible for privileged accounts.
  

2. User accounts are only made for network access and individual application access as required for the completion of the staff duties or learning opportunities for students.

Access to district wide public or private folders is restricted based on user role.